The Arizona Cardinals are adding an interesting quarterback to their roster this offseason. They are going to sign Canadian Football league quarterback Chris Streveler to a futures deal for 2020, according to TSN’s Farhan Lalji.
Streveler had a workout with the Cardinals two weeks ago.
Hearing that Strevler is expected to sign a futures deal with the #AZCardinals. @CFLonTSN @TSN_Sports #Bombers https://t.co/zIdqMjbjmk
— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 3, 2020
Streveler played two seasons in the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, who won a championship in 2019.
He is a dual-threat quarterback. He is listed at 6-foot-1 and 216 pounds. In two seasons, he passed for 2,698 yards, 19 touchdowns and 19 interceptions. He also ran 204 times for 1,167 yards and 22 touchdowns.
While on the surface it would appear Streveler is simply a player they want to bring in and compete for the third quarterback job, the money they are giving him suggests they think they might have found something.
According to Lalji, the Cardinals are guaranteeing around $100,000 of his salary for 2020.
I’m also hearing that Strevler will get a portion of his contract guaranteed (in the 100k range) meaning the #AZCardinals will give him a long look.
The last significant @CFL to #NFL QB signing was Casey Printers in 2006. @CFLonTSN @TSN_Sports #Bombers https://t.co/fgpGvBnEmv— Farhan Lalji (@FarhanLaljiTSN) February 3, 2020
The Cardinals’ backup quarterback in 2019, Brett Hundley, is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent. Perhaps they see him able to compete for the backup job.
Some believe they see him as a player like New Orleans Saints do-it-all quarterback Taysom Hill, who plays special teams, catches passes, runs the ball and passes every once in a while.
As the offseason progresses, it will be interesting to see how he is used.
Will he be a gadget player or will he legitimately have a shot at backing up Kyler Murray?
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